Cabot Nelson
House District 23
Not Left. Not Right. FORWARD.
Cabot Nelson
House District 23
Not Left. Not Right. FORWARD.
My primary campaign issue is electoral reform. Given the extreme challenges our republic faces, nothing else, no policy proposals, no ideological stances, matter without breaking the back of our two party system.
Ranked Choice Voting has been a resounding success in Utah, but our craven legislature has fallen for President Trump and his mad-dog claims about alternative voting processes (see “vote by mail”) and let that experiment expire. As a reasonable person I can compromise on other forms of alternative voting systems. It will take congressional action, but I also favor multimember jurisdictions. Until we have a real electoral choice, we cannot make progress on other issues.
Other Ideas:
Taxes & Education: We need to restore the 5% flat income tax and keep that revenue devoted to education.
Affordable Housing: All residential zoning must permit multi-family units. Cities should not be allowed to ban affordable housing options, not be allowed to require minimum parking requirements, and not be allowed to exaggerate emergency vehicle demands. The legislature must provide the leadership and mandate because the cities cannot and will not do it on their own.
Environment: The government should not subsidize nor advocate for fossil-based utility companies. Demand adherence to air quality mandates.
Water Conservation: Water rights owners should be able to keep their rights, but pay taxes for their exclusive access to a natural resource. Letting their water flow to the Great Salt Lake should not risk their water rights; end the “use it or lose it” doctrine.
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